Born today January 26, 1918, Francisco Castro Pacheco was an artist of several mediums including engraving, illustration, painting, historical murals, etc. He was born in Merida, Yucatan and began his artistic training there at age 15, later relocating to Mexico City.
After moving to Mexico City, Pacheco co-founded La Escuela Libre de Las Artes Plásticas de Yucatán, in 1941, a school (like others during this era) that attempted to free the artists' ability to capture nature by moving the classroom outdoors. The liberal teaching method of creating art outside was first promoted by Alfredo Ramos Martinez. Pacheco may also have been associated with Taller de Gráfica Popular to some degree, exhibiting work in a show, possibly creating prints for the group's message.
His early art centered around printing; wood and linoleum cuts, which were initially used as illustrations in children's books. His art has evolved and been in varied media over the years including mural painting, sculpture, and mixed media pieces. A primary focus was on the female figure.
Pacheco died at age 95 in 2013.
"The Taller is associated with popular political movements in Mexico during this time that included “progressive democratic” ideas and support for union workers and people of the lower classes."
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